• Nepean Service - Penrith
• 21 Hours Part Time Temporary (end of June 2025)
• To be female is a genuine requirement for these positions under (Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977)

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our services are provided by women, for women and children. We operate within a feminist framework and acknowledge that domestic violence is predominately gender-based. Our practice is evidence based and informed by 40 years of working with women’s lived experiences. We are an inclusive organisation for all woman-identifying people.

DV West is committed to empowering women and children by focusing on their strengths and exploring their hopes for the future. We prioritise the safety needs of women and children affected by domestic and family violence, and we advocate for creating non-violent communities. For more information about our work and values please visit http://www.dvwest.org.au/.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a Domestic Violence Specialist worker for our Nepean service, who is skilled in providing specialist support and collaborative case management to women and their child(ren) who are survivors of domestic violence. The successful applicant will be willing to undertake further training in using a domestic & family violence informed, trauma-informed and strength-based approach in their work.

ESSENTIAL Criteria

• Understanding the drivers and gendered nature of violence against women
• Proven experience / ability to provide case management providing direct support, assistance and advocacy for women and children
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, other services, and government agencies
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Availability to participate on an on-call roster
• Current NSW drivers’ licence
• Ability to work with Aboriginal and CALD women and children in a culturally sensitive manner.

DESIRABLE criteria

• Current first aid certificate

EMPLOYMENT AS PER SCHCADS AWARD

Based on 21 hours week pay range for Level 4 Paypoint 1 $51,073 to Paypoint 4 $54,949 - plus 11.5% superannuation and Salary Sacrifice offered.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Confirmation of employment will be subject to candidate's possession of a Current Australian Drivers Licence, Working with Children Check, completed Australian Criminal History Check and provision of COVID-19 vaccination certificate, in line with the DV West COVID Business Continuity Plan, or valid medical exemption, to comply with DV West’s Work Health and Safety requirements.

Enquiries: Vanessa Donald-Smith, Manager Nepean Service, 0411 329 555 or Vanessa.ds @dvwest.org.au using the subject line: Domestic Violence Specialist Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.